Chisholm Catholic College vs Embleton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Catholic College
Bedford · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,738 students · ICSEA 1079
Embleton Primary School
Embleton · Government primary · K-6
199 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Chisholm Catholic College Bedford WA | Embleton Primary School Embleton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 140 | #403 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #286 of 1,472 | #3652 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,738 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 871 / 867 | 91 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 270 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.8 | 13.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.1 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bedford 6052 | Embleton 6062 |
| Council area | Bayswater | Bayswater |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.wa.edu.au | embletonps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 36.8).
- •Chisholm Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chisholm Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 199.
- •Embleton Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 4%).
- •Chisholm Catholic College is a catholic school while Embleton Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chisholm Catholic College better than Embleton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chisholm Catholic College ranks higher (70.2 vs 36.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chisholm Catholic College and Embleton Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Embleton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chisholm Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Embleton Primary School has 13.9.
How do Chisholm Catholic College and Embleton Primary School rank in WA?
Chisholm Catholic College is 18th of 140 and Embleton Primary School is 403rd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.